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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to convert water and
carbon dioxide into oxygen and glucose. There are four factors that are necessary for
photosynthesis to occur:

● Chlorophyll: Chlorophyll is a green pigment that absorbs sunlight. It is found in


the chloroplasts of plant cells.
● Water: Water is used to split into hydrogen and oxygen atoms. The hydrogen
atoms are used to create glucose, while the oxygen atoms are released as a
byproduct.
● Carbon dioxide: Carbon dioxide is used to create glucose. It is taken in from the
atmosphere through the stomata in the leaves of plants.
● Sunlight: Sunlight provides the energy that is needed to split water and create
glucose.

Without any of these four factors, photosynthesis cannot occur. Chlorophyll, water, and
carbon dioxide are all essential for the process, while sunlight provides the energy that
makes it all possible.

Here is a simple explanation of how photosynthesis works:

1. Chlorophyll in the chloroplasts of plant cells absorbs sunlight.


2. The sunlight energy is used to split water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen
atoms.
3. The hydrogen atoms are used to create glucose, while the oxygen atoms are
released as a byproduct.
4. Glucose is a type of sugar that is used by plants for energy.
5. Oxygen is released into the atmosphere, where it is used by animals and other
organisms for respiration.

Photosynthesis is a vital process for life on Earth. It is the process by which plants
produce the oxygen that we breathe and the food that we eat. Without photosynthesis,
life as we know it would not be possible.

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